Perception of Medical Students Regarding Case Based Learning

oai:supp:article/14Background: To determine perception of first yearmedical students about Case Based Learning (CBL)in a modular curriculum.Methods: In this cross sectional quantitative studyconvenient method of sampling was used to collectdata from seventy-nine participants on a reliablesurvey tool (Cronbach alpha reliability=.87). Ethicalapproval was obtained and consent for the study wastaken from study participants. The data wasanalyzed on SPSS version 22.Results: The eight questions asked in the surveyyielded a statistically significant result withFriedman’s chi square=85.84 (df=7) p=.000<0.5, forperception of students in CBL session. We acceptedthe alternate hypothesis.Conclusion: Most of the students agree that CBL isuseful. It promotes group discussions, interpersonalskills, feedback by students and teachers and helpsthem to correlate clinical data

Flipping the Training in Health Professions Education

Background: To study the flipping  or inverted method of teaching in health professionals involved in medical education  Method: A cross sectional study was conducted to collect data about perception of faculty regarding flipped method as a faculty training method. Convenient method of sampling was done to collect data from 31 participants. Specific objective for this purpose was to determine if there was a significant difference from the normal in perception of faculty trained by flipping the classroom? We hypothesized that there will be a significant difference in perception of faculty trained in a flipped classroom as compared to normal. The average score on the questionnaire was taken as a reference for normal. Results: The results of the study were statistically significant at 95% confidence interval, t (30) = 7.43, p = 0.000<0.05. Conclusion: Faculty had a positive perception about flipped method of training. This method is useful and feasible for faculty trainin

Efficient State Retention for Transiently-powered Embedded Sensing

We present state retention techniques to support embedded sensing applications on 32-bit microcontrollers whose energy provisioning is assisted through ambient harvesting or wireless energy transfer. As energy availability is likely erratic in these settings, applications may be unpredictably interrupted. To behave dependably, applications should resume from where they left as soon as energy is newly available. We investigate the fundamental building block necessary to this end, and conceive three mechanisms to checkpoint and restore a device's state on stable storage quickly and in an energy-efficient manner. The problem is unique in many regards; for example, because of the distinctive performance vs. energy trade-offs of modern 32-bit microcontrollers and the peculiar characteristics of current flash chips. Our results, obtained from real experiments using two different platforms, crucially indicate that there is no ``one-size-fits-all'' solution. The performance depends on factors such as the amount of data to handle, how in memory the data is laid out, as well as an application's read/write patterns

HarvOS: Efficient code instrumentation for transiently-powered embedded sensing

We present code instrumentation strategies to allow transiently-powered embedded sensing devices efficiently checkpoint the system's state before energy is exhausted. Our solution, called HarvOS, operates at compile-time with limited developer intervention based on the control-flow graph of a program, while adapting to varying levels of remaining energy and possible program executions at run-time. In addition, the underlying design rationale allows the system to spare the energy-intensive probing of the energy buffer whenever possible. Compared to existing approaches, our evaluation indicates that HarvOS allows transiently-powered devices to complete a given workload with 68% fewer checkpoints, on average. Moreover, our performance in the number of required checkpoints rests only 19% far from that of an "oracle" that represents an ideal solution, yet unfeasible in practice, that knows exactly the last point in time when to checkpoint

PSYCHOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF MYSTICAL EXPERIENCES IN HERMAN HESSE’S SIDDHARTHA

This paper is an attempt to study Siddhartha’s spiritual quest for self-knowledge in psychological perspective. It is meant to explore how far and in what ways is the mystical experience on par with secondary integration of personality that occurs only in the wake of the disintegration of several existing psychological structures. The protagonist’s act of overcoming ego-consciousness and disassociating himself with the social labels and ultimately realizing his ‘self’ are analyzed psychologically using Kazimierz Dabrowski’s theory of positive disintegration as a conceptual framework. Herman Hesse’s novel Siddhartha is selected for the study, and textual analysis is employed as a tool to analyse the text culling the relevant passages as evidence. The study reveals that the protagonist of the novel achieves higher level of personality development and the previously held assumptions which confuse spirituality with psychic disorders are overruled. It also asserts the validity of mystical experiences as higher form of consciousness yielding wisdom allowing mystics to transcend the temporal cum spatial barriers thereby elevating to the level of humanity. This paper suggests that the study of different mystical traditions may well lead to one’s personal development and may prove a step towards gaining maturity.Keywords: Mysticism, mystical experience, self-realization, positive disintegration, secondary integration.  Cite as: Imran, M., Bhatti, A. G., & Naveed, R.T. (2018). Psychological analysis of mystical experiences in Herman Hesse’s Siddhartha. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 3(2), 66-79. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol3iss2pp66-7

Barriers for the Adoption of Professional Development Courses (PDCs) in Public Sector University Libraries

Objective: The purpose of the study was to explore the major problems of Library Professionals working in the academic libraries of public sector universities regarding participation in Professional Development Courses (PDCs). Methodology: Public sector Universities affiliated with Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan, located in Lahore, Pakistan were the target population. The Census sampling technique was adopted to accomplish the objectives of the conducted study. 67 respondents participated in the study. A quantitative research technique was used in the study. A self-created questionnaire was used to collect the data. Key Findings: The findings of the study revealed that a good number of respondents were willing to participate in development activities. But, due to numerous hurdles included shortage of library staff, poor allocation of budget for development activities and non-interesting attitude of organizational administration towards the professional development of Library professionals were the major barriers towards professional development activities. Rationale and Significance: Past literature indicated that no study was conducted covering the objective of barriers in professional development. No researcher made the proper investigation in the local scenario. It was highly desired to explore the barriers in participating in professional development activities in the local context. Implication: This study would contribute to the professional literature. It will also assist policy makers to take initiatives for the capacity building of library professionals

Energy harvesting and wireless transfer in sensor network applications: Concepts and experiences

Advances in micro-electronics and miniaturized mechanical systems are redefining the scope and extent of the energy constraints found in battery-operated wireless sensor networks (WSNs). On one hand, ambient energy harvesting may prolong the systems lifetime or possibly enable perpetual operation. On the other hand, wireless energy transfer allows systems to decouple the energy sources from the sensing locations, enabling deployments previously unfeasible. As a result of applying these technologies to WSNs, the assumption of a finite energy budget is replaced with that of potentially infinite, yet intermittent, energy supply, profoundly impacting the design, implementation, and operation of WSNs. This article discusses these aspects by surveying paradigmatic examples of existing solutions in both fields and by reporting on real-world experiences found in the literature. The discussion is instrumental in providing a foundation for selecting the most appropriate energy harvesting or wireless transfer technology based on the application at hand. We conclude by outlining research directions originating from the fundamental change of perspective that energy harvesting and wireless transfer bring about

A cross sectional study on the risk factors of gallbladder stone

Background: Gallstone diseases are one of the most common public health problems. Approximately 10%-20% of the national adult populations currently carry gallstones, and gallstone prevalence is rising. The purpose of the study was to find out association of gallstone with fatty liver, gender and age in Lahore, Pakistan.Methods: Ultrasonographically Hundred patients were scanned for liver type and gall stone. The data was analyzed by using SPSS version 17.0. Chi-Square statistics was used to check the association between the variables. The effect of age and gender was also statistically analysed.Results: One hundred patients were scanned between ages 21-60 years. Out of hundred 76% patients were female and 24% were male. In this study there were no stones in 37% cases and there were stones in 63% cases. Gallbladder stone found associated with age as p-value is found less than 5% level of significance, maximum patients were found in age ranges between 31-35 years, showing that risk of developing gallstone increases by age. Gallstone is gender specific, females are more victims of developing the stone than among males, and those who have fatty liver are more at risk of developing gallstone than those having normal liver.Conclusions: The study showed that ultrasound (US) is the most sensitive, specific, yet very practical and useful imaging test for the detection of gallstones with a high degree of confidence. Gallstones represent high prevalence disease in adult females more than males and it increases by age where as those who have fatty liver, they are more likely to develop gallstone